Climate Change Will Like Totally Take Center Stage In 2015

By William Teach December 28, 2014 – 3:04 pm

Because up to now it’s just been a tiny little issue which almost no one talks about

Climate change will emerge as biggest problem in 2015

Climate change will be taking center stage as 2015 comes rolling around. With 2014 going down as the hottest year on Earth to date, it will become a point of contention for some, regarding the action, or inaction that is taken by those entities who are the biggest producers of carbon dioxide, and other greenhouse gases. Specifically, eyes will be on the United States and China as Chris Field, of Carnegie Institution’s Department of Global Ecology, said, noting that “the big issue in 2015 will be solutions.”

Scientists, governments, and people will be left to make a decision about how they wish to proceed regarding climate change. Either it will be something that is finally taken seriously, with major information being released throughout 2014 – with major real-life examples of the failures we’ve had to date in the climate change arena. That being said, with the meeting in Paris coming up in 2015, that will include the signing of the global climate treaty – countries and people will be forced to make decisions regarding climate change – instead of waiting for more information.

Thing is, most people have been tuning out to the supposed danger of “climate change”, ie, human caused global warming, particularly as they see the utter insanity, scaremongering, and hypocrisy of those who subscribe to the cult of Hotcoldwetdry. They’re tuning out when Warmists say that warming causes cold and snow. And everything. They’re tuning out when they realize that the so-called solutions require massive redistribution of wealth, especially their own. They’re tuning out when they realize that the solutions will cost them in the wallet, especially those who are already dealing with the implementation of the solutions. And they’re tuning out when they realize that this all requires a loss of liberty to centralized government.

The only ones not losing faith are the disciples, as hardcore on the subject as those involved in in cults such as Heaven’s Gate, the Manson family, Jim Jones, the Taliban, the Westboro “Baptist” church, the witch hunts in New England, the Spanish Inquisition.

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If All You See…

By William Teach December 28, 2014 – 1:00 pm

…is a horrendous plastic water bottle causing the seas to rise, you may just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is Jammie Wearing Fools, with a post on yet another Obama voter threatening cops and “white kids”

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Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup

By William Teach December 28, 2014 – 9:33 am

Happy Sunday! Another gorgeous day in America, soon to be a new year. This pinup is by Greg Hildebrandt, with a wee bit of help.

What is happening in Ye Olde Blogosphere? The Fine 15

  1. Fire Andrea Mitchell offers congratulations to Don Lemon on winning a Major Award
  2. Raised On Hoecakes notes that someone needs a hug
  3. Scared Monkeys discusses a “mostly peaceful” Ferguson protester
  4. Shot In The Dark discusses disparities in gun crime statistics
  5. Gateway Pundit features Muslims suing the US Navy for right to wear beards
  6. Weasel Zippers notes more peaceful activity from a Ferguson protester on a plane
  7. Not A Lot Of People Know That covers the rise of the Arctic extent
  8. JoNova provides the wonderful outcome for spending $14 billion to reduce “carbon pollution”
  9. American Power notes what could happen in L.A. thanks to a minimum wage hike
  10. DaTechGuy has the story of two children
  11. Director Blue says to keep an eye on junk bonds in 2015
  12. Five Feet Of Fury features the extraordinary life of Obama’s imaginary son
  13. House Of Eratosthenes features something Sarah Palin achieved that Obama didn’t
  14. Had Enough Therapy discusses trigger warnings and word bannings
  15. And last, but not least, Moonbattery features obscene moonbats at McDonald’s

As always, the full set of pinups can be seen in the Patriotic Pinup category, or over at my Gallery page. While we are on pinups, since it is that time of year, have you gotten your “Pinups for Vets” calendar yet? And don’t forget to check out what I declare to be our War on Women Rule 5 and linky luv posts and things that interest me

Anyone else have a link or hotty-fest going on? Let me know so I can add you to the list. (BTW, since someone asked, the reason I leave links for the previous week up (or you might see a *) is because they are place holders for later in the day or for next weeks. Easier than rewriting all the time. Also, the listing order has to do with how they are added over time, not how good a post is. I just copy and paste from the previous week, then edit. If you see one of the *’s, go ahead and check out the blog anyhow, see if there is an update. I cannot update with my Android during the day.

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Surprise: Medicaid Recipients Could See Significant Access Reductions

By William Teach December 28, 2014 – 8:26 am

I don’t think anyone saw this one coming down the pike

(NY Times) Just as millions of people are gaining insurance through Medicaid, the program is poised to make deep cuts in payments to many doctors, prompting some physicians and consumer advocates to warn that the reductions could make it more difficult for Medicaid patients to obtain care.

The Affordable Care Act provided a big increase in Medicaid payments for primary care in 2013 and 2014. But the increase expires on Thursday — just weeks after the Obama administration told the Supreme Court that doctors and other providers had no legal right to challenge the adequacy of payments they received from Medicaid.

The impact will vary by state, but a study by the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan research organization, estimates that doctors who have been receiving the enhanced payments will see their fees for primary care cut by 43 percent, on average.

Stephen Zuckerman, a health economist at the Urban Institute and co-author of the report, said Medicaid payments for primary care services could drop by 50 percent or more in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania, among other states.

The upshot?

Dr. David A. Fleming, the president of the American College of Physicians, which represents specialists in internal medicine, said some patients would have less access to care after the cuts. It would make no sense to reduce Medicaid payments “at a time when the population enrolled in Medicaid is surging,” he said.

The rolls surged since the start of Obamacare in 2013. 9.7 million have been added, and more than one-fifth of the U.S. public are covered. More people, same (or slightly lower) number of doctors, hospitals, and medical centers. Significantly reduced payouts. A system that didn’t work well in the first place. And let’s not forget the incentives for poor people on Medicaid to stay poor. A recipe for disaster.

Obamacare isn’t about access: it’s about forcing people to have some type of insurance and controlling costs. If you increase Medicaid rolls, but people can’t get treatment, what’s the point? If more people sign up for regular insurance through the Exchanges, but people can neither afford the deductibles nor find doctors that can see them, what’s the point? How does it help?

Crossed at Right Wing News.

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Police Turn Backs To De Blasio At Funeral

By William Teach December 27, 2014 – 3:43 pm

In all fairness to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, he was in a lose-lose situation. He would have been blasted for not attending the funeral of executed NYPD officer Rafael Ramos (though, I think police would have been fine if he had not attended), and blasted for attending

(NYPD)  Mayor de Blasio tried to make peace with the NYPD Saturday, but again was met by a Blue Wall of Resentment.

As he took the podium Saturday at the funeral of P.O. Rafael Ramos, thousands of police officers outside the church turned their backs to the video monitors showing the mayor giving his eulogy inside.

In a gradual wave, the assembled cops nearest the screens and speakers on Myrtle Avenue began to about-face, until the entire sea of blue stretching two blocks had their backs to the image of the city’s leader.

Obviously, this has driven some liberals nuts, none more than Karoli at Crooks and Liars.

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If All You See…

By William Teach December 27, 2014 – 1:00 pm

…is a field (far away from your home) that would be perfect for solar panels, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is The Daley Gator, with a post on liberalism being an ideology of convenience.

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Apparently, Feminism Is All About The Boobs, As FEMEN Tries To Steal Baby Jesus Statue

By William Teach December 27, 2014 – 8:44 am

Feminists tell us, typically rather forcefully, that women are more than just T&A, more than just a pretty face, more than just attention seekers, yet, strangely, hardcore feminists sure seem to like showing their naked boobs and making a scene

(AP) The Vatican has arrested the Femen activist who on Christmas Day bared her chest and snatched the statue of Baby Jesus in the life-size Nativity scene in the center of St. Peter’s Square, a spokesman said Friday, emphasizing that the protest insulted the faithful gathered to celebrate Christmas.

Ukrainian activist Yana Zhdanova was being held for questioning, with possible charges including carrying out obscene acts in public, insults and theft.

A topless Zhdanova grabbed the Baby Jesus statue about an hour after the pope offered his Christmas blessing Thursday. A Vatican guard immediately covered her with his cape and detained her, while Zhdanova, still clutching the figure, shouted “God is woman.”

Nothing says “respect women” like running around the Vatican with your naked boobs on display while hurling insults, stealing, and obscene public acts.

Zhadanova apparently did this because “abortion is sacred“. She looks pretty angry, too (FYI, lots of naked boobs). And this is all about Femen vs The Vatican, and it’s historic, you guys!

A historical trial is about to happen: FEMEN activist Iana Zhdanova who kidnaped the baby Jesus on the christmas day is held in Vatican custody and is about to be judged by the Vatican trial for offending feelings of religious people.
It’s not the first time that Vatican has to face FEMEN’s attack, and it’s not the last time neither. Catholic church had been opressing women for centuries and it’s the time came for feminists to speak out!
You can try to shut our mouth, you can try to sue us, to jail us, but you will never stop our ideas!
WE CLAIM THE END OF RELIGION AND THE BEGINNING OF WOMEN’s FREEDOM!
Freedom to the prisoner of Vatican! Freedom to Iana!

Apparently, Femen is unfamiliar with spell check. Though they are great at showing their boobs.

They should try their schtick in the Middle East, or at a mosque, see how that goes.

Anyhow, Femen’s website if chock full of these babes topless. So, I guess the takeaway is that women are all about naked boobs.

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Racist California Requires Illegals To Provide Documents To Obtain A Drivers License

By William Teach December 27, 2014 – 7:53 am

“Show us your papers”, sneered the racist state

(AP) While tens of thousands of immigrants living in the United States illegally are preparing to apply for a long-sought driver’s license in California starting Jan. 2, others are being urged to think twice.

Immigrant advocates say the vast majority should be able to get licenses without trouble, but they want anyone who previously obtained a driver’s license under a false name or someone else’s Social Security number to speak first with a lawyer, fearing a new application could trigger a fraud investigation.

The same applies to immigrants with a prior deportation order or criminal record because federal immigration officials and law enforcement can access Department of Motor Vehicles data during an investigation.

It would seem that every single one of them broke the law, either by coming to the country illegally or overstaying their visas.

The nation’s most populous state is preparing to start issuing driver’s licenses to immigrants in the country illegally in a bid to make the roads safer and ease fears for more than a million people. California’s program eclipses the scope and scale of those approved in nine other states, including Nevada, Colorado and Illinois.

I’ve never understood how giving a license to someone makes the roads safer. Lots of illegals already drive, and most probably drive more carefully knowing they have no license. Besides, can they even read the road signs? Will they be required to take the DL test in English (no, because California allows it in Spanish, despite most road signs being in English)?

Like other applicants, immigrants will need to prove their identity and residency in the state. Those who don’t have a passport or consular identification card on a pre-approved list can submit other documents for review by a DMV investigator to see if they qualify.

Isn’t it racist to require identification? To show their papers? That’s what we’ve been told about Arizona’s illegal alien law, along with others. And for voting. One of the ID’s that may be used to obtain the DL is the Mexican “consular ID known as a Matricula Consular, which the FBI has said is one of the most insecure documents in existence.”

Just to be clear, the DLs will be special

The license looks no different from other California driver’s licenses but features two notable exceptions: The front includes the phrase “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY,” and the back states: “This card is not acceptable for official federal purposes. This license is issued only as a license to drive a motor vehicle. It does not establish eligibility for employment, voter registration, or public benefits.”

We can surely expect pro-illegal alien activists to whine about that last part, and start pushing for employment, voter registration, and public benefits within a few months of obtaining the DLs.

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Man Goes To Bear Country To See Bears, Gets Mauled, Blamed On “Climate Change”

By William Teach December 26, 2014 – 7:03 pm

I have a hummingbird feeder on the back deck, and the little bastards are constantly running into me (especially when I have on my blue NY Giant hat with the red under-brim. I blame hotcoldwetdry

Collaborative project explores Mainer’s attack by polar bear, climate change

When a polar bear ripped Lewiston lawyer Matt Dyer out of his tent and dragged him away while camping in Canada, he thought he was going to die, he told writer Sabrina Shankman.

He was wrong. Thanks to the quick response of his fellow campers, Dyer survived to tell the tale. In the new ebook “Meltdown: Terror at the Top of the World,” penned by Shankman, the terrifying details of the attack and all that led up to it are recounted by Dyer and the six hikers camping with him in Canada’s Torngat Mountains National Park in the summer of 2013.

“My hope was that I would see a bear. I thought I’d be lucky to see one,” the 49-year-old Dyer said this week. “I didn’t think there would be so many of them up there.”

Shoulda read the website

Polar bears are true carnivores and can be a significant risk to human beings. Visitors travelling and camping in the park are in polar bear country and are at high risk of encounters. Polar bears are almost always present along the north Labrador coast. In the winter and spring they drift south on the pack ice and roam the floe edge hunting for seals. As the ice breaks up they head to shore and begin to work their way north again. In recent years Inuit have seen an increase in the number of polar bears within the boundaries of the park, especially along the coast. Some polar bears have been seen far inland and at high elevations. Historic satellite collar data indicate that bears will cross the Ungava Peninsula by travelling west through the southern part of the park. So even though polar bears are generally found along the coast, you should remain vigilant, even when far inland.

There are also black bears, foxes, and wolves. It is highly recommended that people hire and Inuit guide, who is legally allowed to carry a firearm. In this case, the group didn’t, and instead relied upon an electrified fence, which the polar bear broke through.

Anyhow, Dyer was seriously mauled, and is fortunately back to work and well on his way to recovery. Anyhow, let’s be clear that it is not Dyer claiming “climate change”, though he does mention it in a quote

In writing “Meltdown,” Shankman worked with scientists around the world to put the story into context.

Polar bear-human conflicts have increased noticeably over the past decade, and many scientists are attributing this to the melting of the sea ice that enables bears to hunt for seals successfully.

“We knew from the start that this would be a way to present a climate change story to a much broader audience,” Shankman said. “People like to read adventure stories and survival narratives.”

Or, it could be that people are taking trips into dangerous areas where polar bears are present. The simplest explanation is usually the most reasonable.

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If All You See…

By William Teach December 26, 2014 – 1:00 pm

…is warmth created snow, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is The People’s Cube, with a post on the 2015 “Women Of The Party” calendar.

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